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SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR (Title 32)


Job Location:

Webster, NY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 40 - 40
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR Position Description Number NGDand is part of FMS 4. This is a Permanent Title 32 Dual-Status position.

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
- Title 32 Dual Status Technicians (DST): permanent employees (tenure group 1 or 2) of the SDARNG
- Title 5 National Guard Employees (NGE): permanent employees (tenure group 1 or 2) with military membership in the SDARNG


Duties

As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR WSyou will:

This position is located in the Joint Forces Headquarters-State Logistics Directorate (J-4) Surface Maintenance Facility. The purpose of this position is to supervise workers directly or through subordinate leaders and/or supervisors in accomplishing work of the function. Plans work operations of great scope complexity and administrative authority. Determines the sequence priority and time for performance of operations within the limits of broad work schedules and time limits. The occupation and non-supervisory grade level which best reflects the nature of the overall work operations supervised is Surface Maintenance Mechanic WG.


Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • National Guard Membership is required.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Qualifications

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Military grade inversion within the full-time work force is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of personnel supervised.

** Candidates must have a valid state drivers license. **

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates that the candidate has the ability to organize assignments for subordinates estimate material and manpower needed for specific jobs; able to explain manuals and work procedures; and to prepare production records work records and reports.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience or training diagnosing repairing overhauling and modifying more complex vehicles equipment and more complicated systems. Experience which has provided a thorough knowledge of diagnostic equipment. Experience applying independent judgment in determining methods and techniques required to solve unusually complex maintenance and repair problems. Experienced in testing inspecting and evaluating the work performed on vehicles equipment and addition to the journeyman level knowledge experience which demonstrates the ability to plan direct and organize work assignments for lower grade personnel. Experience which required the review of work requirements and establish priorities to meet deadlines. Experience that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function. Experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise or the potential to perform such duties as evidenced by the ability to communicate knowledge of general supervisory concepts and knowledge of shop processes. Experience in adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations.

Knowledge Skill and Abilities (KSAs): Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a separate sheet(s) addressing the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) and how they relate to work experience education or training.

  • Skill in controlling work operations and accomplishing adequate quantity and quality of work.
  • Skill in planning directing and organizing work assignments for lower grade personnel.
  • Knowledge to provide support with workload data estimates and recommendations to facilitate more effective management decisions to support customer units to meet deadlines.
  • Knowledge to effectively efficiently and economically make adjustments as necessary to maximize production accomplish specified tasks and manage resources.
  • Knowledge of GCSS-Army Plant Maintenance actions that include capacity planning work order management MRP forecasting and report generation.
Additional information

BENEFITS:

The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees which may include Flexible Spending Accounts Health Insurance Annual Leave Life Insurance Long Term Care Insurance and Retirement Program. For additional information about current federal benefits visit web site

MILITARY INCENTIVES:

Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment retention and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position over 180 days will result in suspension or termination of these military incentives. It is the applicants responsibility to contact the South Dakota Army National Guard Education Services Office for more information regarding military enlistment retention and student loan repayment incentives.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT:

The South Dakota National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and cannot discriminate against an employee or applicant with respect to the terms conditions or privileges of employment on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability (including pregnancy) marital status or political affiliation. Applicants or employees may contact the South Dakota National Guard Equal Employment Office at if they believe they have been the victim of unlawful discrimination.

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Required Experience:

Manager